This film image released by The Weinstein Company shows Maggie Smith, left, and Pauline Collins in a scene from 'Quartet.' (AP Photo/The Weinstein Company)

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Todd Hill
CentralOhio.com

It's not the greatest week for blockbusters on the home video front. But some truly fine, genuinely entertaining alternatives are being released for discerning movie fans willing to look past the loudest offerings, from odd thrillers to septuagenarian dramas to one of Hollywood's greatest moments.New movies

"Jack the Giant Slayer." Warner Bros. took a bath on this picture, recouping just $65 million at the box office after expending $195 million (not counting marketing) to make the film. A lesson about the excesses of digital effects? To be sure, or maybe the conclusion to be drawn here is ...